Payroll Administrator (Non-Union)

Gateway Casinos Corporate Office•Burnaby, BC

6d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator ensures that all aspects of the payroll cycle are processed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the Company, union and government policies, terms and regulations. A key contributor to the financial team.

Requirements

5+ years’ payroll administration experience, or equivalent in education and experience.
Strong Knowledge of payroll theories, practices, legislation, resources and the Employment Standards Act.
Strong working knowledge of Payroll.
Strong computer skills including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, pivot tables, data based software, email and web browsers.
Knowledge and understanding of the accounting process for payroll.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Proven ability to carry-out payroll procedures while exercising good judgment, analysis and decision-making
Strong ability to define and solve problems; collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
Extremely organized with a keen eye to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of Canadian Payroll Association PCP certification preferred.
Experience with union hourly payroll desirable.
Experience working with time and attendance systems, (Dayforce) preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes union and non-union hourly payroll including deciding the course of action, processing documents of new hires, terminations, rate changes, garnishments, and other data relating to employee records and payroll processing.
Sets up and maintains employee information in payroll software and assists in ensuring the attendance system is up to date.
Audits payroll in related software to guarantee data entry accuracy and ensures that policies and procedures are followed.
Audits daily line-up sheets to ensure that overtime worked has been approved by operations.
Monitors and processes appropriate forms for hourly employees, such as overtime, vacation, leave of absence, RRSP, sick pay, bereavement pay, etc.
Processes and ensures accurate remittances are made to the appropriate external agencies.
Administers and ensures terms and conditions are aligned with the collective agreement.
Processes employees’ termination documents in an appropriate manner, generating Records of Employment (ROEs) to meet legislative timelines, calculates final pay and cancels benefits when required.
Responds to inquiries in a timely and effective manner. If an inquiry requires other assistance, redirects it to the attention of the appropriate party.
Provides assistance and reports requested by various departments such as Accounting.
Performs year-end payroll reconciliations (including T4, T4A).
Improves the efficiency of payroll processes and practices; tests software upgrades and liaises with the payroll provider, making recommendations and problem solving issues that arise.
Attends meetings as required and takes on additional responsibilities as required.